[kamaal]

>>I wonder if this is possible in other sectors.

It is.

Some of the ideas that has clicked in India in the recent past are things like PPP(Public private partnership), BOP(Build and operate) models. Basically you build out highways and other national infrastructure and then you recover the money from toll.

These days you can exit Bangalore in any direction, and have access to darn good highways. I typically travel to districts around Bangalore to see my relatives, and the highway infrastructure is almost on par with international standards. And this is with every single exit route from Bangalore. Karnataka in general has good infrastructure.

Even inside Bangalore, the NICE road and elevated highway reminded me of US freeways. Very clean, and high quality roads.

You have to pay toll though. It largely works. Ultimately if you have enough economic activity, things will pay for themselves.